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“75 Years of the Publication of O Clarim”

O Clarim’s Commemorative stamp

O Clarim celebrated its 75^th anniversary in 2024. Reaching a 75^th anniversary is a remarkable achievement for any organization. For O Clarim, it represents a legacy of perseverance, innovation, and success. It is a time to celebrate the vision, hard work, and dedication that have propelled its contribution to Catholic evangelization in Macau. As a testament to this significant milestone, having a commemorative stamp is a fitting way to honor O Clarim's rich history and its contributions to the Catholic Church and the people of Macau.

On 19^th April 2024, the Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau held a press conference prior to the official issue of O Clarim’s commemorative stamp on 23^rd April 2024. The stamp was designed by Mr. Victor Hugo Marreiros. Its design serves as a tangible tribute to O Clarim's legacy, encapsulating its values, achievements, and impact of its small but powerful mission to the people of Macau and the whole Church. The Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau describe it as: “This issue includes a set of two stamps and one souvenir sheet. The themes of the two stamps are “Newspaper Reading” and “Street Interview”. The souvenir sheet depicts Macau in the past in the background to highlight the 75 years of history of O Clarim. The stamp in the souvenir sheet features an antique printing press and a reader reading the first edition of the newspaper.” Present during the press conference were the officers of Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau, representing O Clarim were Jasmin Yiu, José Miguel Encarnação, Oswald Pio Vas, and Fr Leonard Dollentas. O Clarim’s present director Fr Eduardo Emilio Aguero, SCJ is thankful to the Macau Post and Telecommunications Bureau for allowing the story and mission of O Clarim to be presented and delivered in a unique way. 

The commemorative stamp is not merely a decorative item; it is a historical artifact that can be cherished for generations to come. It serves as a tangible piece of O Clarim's history, preserving its legacy in a small but significant format. The stamp can be collected, displayed, or shared, acting as a conversation starter and a reminder of O Clarim's accomplishments. It is an inspiration for future generations, showcasing what can be achieved through dedication, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to excellence and Catholic mission.

May this commemorative stamp serve as a remarkable milestone and prayerfully reflect O Clarim’s 75 years of excellence on its spirit of achievement, innovation, and faithfulness to the truth of Christ. 

From: “O Clarim” Year 76 Issue 19

Publication Date: 26^th April 2024

Ms Lau Wai Meng and Ms Yiu Tsz Man Jasmin at the official issue of O Clarim’s commemorative stamps 

Commemorative Stamps to mark the 75^th anniversary of O Clarim 

Bridging the Dialogue: O Clarim’s Exhibition Tour kicks off

2023 marks the 75^th Anniversary of Jornal O Clarim, a Catholic Weekly newspaper in Macau. In order to allow the public to better understand the development history of the media and newspaper industry in Macau, O Clarim will hold “Bridging the Dialogue: O Clarim’s Exhibition Tour”, in continuation of the main exhibition that was held in October and November 2023.

With huge support from Cunha Foundation, O Clarim’s Exhibition Tour first kicks off at Cunha Foundation, starting from March 6^th to March 16^th, then will start travelling to different local schools and venues. The opening ceremony was officiated by the following guests: Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang (Catholic Diocese of Macau), Mr Alexandre Leitão (Consul-General of Portugal in Macao and Hong Kong), Dr. Rui José Cunha (President and Founder of Fundação Rui Cunha), Dr. Stephen Morgan (Rector of the University of Saint Joseph), Lok Po (Director, Macao Daily News), João Francisco Pinto (President of Rotary Club of Macau), José Carlos Matias (President of General Assembly of AIPIM) and Fr Eduardo Emilio Agüero (Director of O Clarim Weekly).

Different from the main exhibition, the exhibition tour includes more information on the printing history of Macau, as well as some introductory knowledge on the journalistic profession.

Through touring in different schools and venues, Jornal O Clarim hopes to continue its mission of information and formation, by passing the torch to the public and, most importantly, the next generation.

In addition, O Clarim will hold a series of talks, inviting different speakers and guests to share the printing procedure of the journalistic industry, hoping to allow the public to better understand the spirit and essence of the media industry.

Jornal O Clarim is the oldest Portuguese newspaper in Macau that still operates, and it is the only trilingual newspaper in Macau. Just as the name of the exhibition suggests, O Clarim has been shouldering a mission for the past seventy-five years: to serve as a bridge for dialogue between the church and the faithful, as well as between the church and the society.

From: “O Clarim” Year 76

https://www.oclarim.com.mo/en/2024/03/07/bridging-the-dialogue-o-clarims-exhibition-tour-kicks-off/